Laboratory Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Contacts and egress

• Emergency contact and telephone numbers posted at front door<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits are free of obstructions and stored materials<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Accessible<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locations clearly visible and marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mounted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Charged and seals intact<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Is the lab locked when unoccupied<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are individual rooms where hazardous material or expensive equipment are housed, locked when unoccupied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Shower/Eyewash and First Aid Kit

• Eyewash and/or safety shower present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessible<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locations clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspections and flushing current and documented<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective caps in place on eyewash

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid kit fully stocked and up-to-date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Material Safety Data Sheets available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH assessments available and complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas and bench tops clean and clear of clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab is free of trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment on benches is stable or secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharps, glass and silica disposal containers provided and clearly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand basins, supplied with hot and cold water, soap and paper towels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each member of staff have a private locker for street clothing and personal effects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment - Recent PAT label

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical inventory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ovens/drying cabinets free from chemical contamination and needles stored safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas

• Cylinders properly secured and labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective caps in place when not in immediate use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure gauges and regulators are in place as appropriate with 5 yearly replacement date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Hygiene and Storage

• Appropriate hazard warning signs posted on door and storage areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled legibly with content and hazard warning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage containers in good condition: no rust, leakage, dents or crystallisation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carriers provided for large bottles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Acids and bases stored separately from solvents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosive and flammable chemicals are stored below eye level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical containers are not stacked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Less than 50 litres of flammable liquids including waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fridges and freezers labelled to indicate their suitability for flammable storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heating and Ventilation

• Is there a comfortable working temperature at the beginning of the day

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate blinds fitted to windows that are exposed to full sunlight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check fans, ventilation systems are working - inlet grilles clean and free from dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature maintained during the winter months (minimum 16°C)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ventilation adequate for the comfort of staff - at least six air changes per hour - especially in internal rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the air normally flow from "clean" to "dirty" areas, I.e. from corridors to laboratories and not vice versa

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Local Exhaust Ventilation

• Hood sash is in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment or materials do not obstruct airflow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hood interior is clean, uncluttered and not used as permanent storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual hood inspection label present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas alarms present and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses/eye protection available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Face shields available for operations with appreciable splash hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate shoes and clothing worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate gloves available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blast shield available for dangerous reactions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Waste Management

• Waste containers closed and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secondary containment of wastes stored outside hood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Have all members of staff been given a copy of the Safety manual

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been given induction training and made familiar with laboratory geography and customs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Space

• Office free from tripping hazards (e.g. Cables, loose tiles, damaged carpet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical plugs and cords in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Office supplies stacked in a stable and secure manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper illumination in work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is local lighting, e.g. At individual workbenches provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Condition

• Unsealed holes or pipe/conduit through floors, ceilings, walls present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Duct work sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose flooring present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose or missing ceiling tiles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chipping/peeling paint present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Biological Safety

• Are disinfectants used correctly at the appropriate dilution and replaced regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Special or Unique Hazards